Prime Minister

Head of government, designated by the President after binding consultations with Parliament (Constitution Art. 53.2), co-signs all decrees (Art. 64.4). A Sunni by the National Pact convention.

Confessional allocation

Sunni · by the National Pact

Head of

Who is connected

• Presidency of the Republicappoints· Constitution Art. 53.2
• sits ex officio onHigher Defence Council· Constitution Art. 64.1
• Presidency of the Council of Ministersis headed by